New English Translation

Proverbs 28:23-28 New English Translation (NET)

23. The one who reproves another will in the end find more favorthan the one who flatters with the tongue.

24. The one who robs his father and mother and says, “There is no transgression,”is a companion to the one who destroys.

25. The greedy person stirs up dissension,but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

26. The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool,but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

27. The one who gives to the poor will not lack,but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.

28. When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves,but when they perish, the righteous increase.